I see the housing crisis as one of the biggest issues right now affecting our community. I see it taking a balanced approach from local government to create the environment to support private and non-profit solutions.
The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness has worked hard over the past few years to create not only a great strategic plan, but also the culture of cooperation between it’s member agencies. With our Provincial and Federal Governments finally stepping up and taking responsibility, now is the time to make sure we are taking full advantage of any opportunities that are available – as well as creating our own opportunities.
As your mayor I will work hard to build the partnerships to ensure we maximize affordable housing in the Comox Valley.
Government is complex. Solutions are even more difficult. I thrive and am most effective in this environment.
Elect Respect is a non-partisan initiative encouraging candidates, elected officials and citizens to debate ideas and policies vigorously while rejecting harassment, intimidation and personal attacks.
I am running for re-election because Courtenay and the Comox Valley are entering an important period of change, with major housing, infrastructure, public safety, economic and regional projects requiring experienced and consistent municipal leadership.
Health care is primarily a provincial responsibility, but local governments can strengthen physician recruitment by working with health-care partners and helping make the Comox Valley a community where doctors and other health professionals want to establish their pract…
Climate resilience means preparing Courtenay’s infrastructure, neighbourhoods and natural systems for flooding, drought, extreme weather and other risks before those events become emergencies.
The Comox Valley’s existing RCMP detachment is more than 40 years old and facing significant operational and building deficiencies, making it important for local governments to begin planning now for what comes next.
Courtenay’s approach to homelessness and housing has evolved from providing support services to building stronger partnerships that are delivering shelters, supportive housing, affordable ownership and more homes across our community.
Safer streets are about giving everyone—drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, children and people with mobility challenges—a transportation network that allows them to move around Courtenay safely and efficiently.
Solving Courtenay’s housing challenges means working across the entire housing spectrum—from emergency shelter and supportive housing to affordable, non-market and market homes.
Courtenay’s new East Courtenay Fire Hall is designed to improve emergency response times, increase volunteer firefighter capacity and provide greater resilience as the city continues to grow.
Courtenay has expanded its bylaw enforcement capacity to respond to growing community concerns, using education, voluntary compliance and enforcement when necessary to help keep neighbourhoods, parks and public spaces safe and enjoyable.
Policing is one of Courtenay’s largest municipal expenses, making it important to understand what the City pays for RCMP services, how policing priorities are established and why public safety decisions have significant implications for taxpayers.